July 31, 2014

NORTH KINGSTOWNâA group of 24 residents have submitted a new complaint to Rhode Island Superior Court last Wednesday, disputing the town councilâs approval of comprehensive plan and zoning amendments to allow the Rolling Greens development at the intersection of Route 102 and 2 to move forward. The town has been at loggerheads for the past several months with residents whose properties abut the site and officials from the Town of Exeter who feel that the development violates the rural character of the area.

July 31, 2014

NORTH KINGSTOWNâWith the threat of closure hanging close, Wilsonâs of Wickford was able to scrape together the $148,000 needed to pay for its fall inventory, among other necessities. Operator James Wilson was pleasantly taken aback by the communityâs response in helping support the 70 year-old clothier.
âIt is awesome and humbling, and we are very grateful,â said Wilson on Tuesday. âThe community and the support was so strong and so inspiring. We probably had somewhere between 900 to 1000 people make contributions online and here in the store.â

July 31, 2014

PROVIDENCEâOn Tuesday evening, the State Properties Committee unanimously granted the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management an easement to conserve approximately 45 acres of open space along Snuff Mill Road in North Kingstown. The property, which was approved for purchase by the North Kingstown Town Council this past May, rests in the Narrow River Watershed area and was previously owned by the Benson family.

July 31, 2014

Most Rhode Islanders would agree that one of the perks of living in such a small state is the easy access to beaches. No matter where you are, youâre never too far away from enjoying a nice, relaxing day by the water. However, sometimes our favorite beaches can be closed due to high bacteria counts. Many beach-goers donât think about the time, energy, and money necessary to keep our coastline safe for swimming and activity.

July 24, 2014

NORTH KINGSTOWNâWilsonâs of Wickford has long been a destination for many residents looking to buy the newest piece of clothing or accessory, focusing on American-made clothing since 1944. Now, owner James Wilson has started a fundraising campaign in order for the business stay alive.
âWe know the tough, economic times that weâve all faced,â said Wilson in his campaign message. âOne of the hardest hit areas has been retail businesses, and especially independently-owned stores like Wilsonâs of Wickford.â

July 24, 2014

NORTH KINGSTOWNâA number of medical practitioners, staff and town officials gathered at the WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care center in Quonset to celebrate its expanding operations. President and CEO Peter Bancroft detailed the businessâ expansion in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.

July 24, 2014

Local consumers were put on alert Monday as a California packaging company issued a voluntary recall of its stonefruit products. Wawona Packing Co. announced a voluntary recall of peach, nectarine and plum products contaminated by listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria which can cause severe illness and in some cases death if ingested.

July 24, 2014

PROVIDENCEâEarlier this month, Governor Lincoln Chafee signed two pieces of legislation which will allow the submission of limited information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) regarding a personâs mental health history and their potential disqualification from owning a gun. Last year, Sen. Catherine Cool Rumsey (Dist. 34âExeter, Charlestown, Hopkinton, Richmond, West Greenwich) and Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (Dist.

July 17, 2014

By

SHAUN KIRBY

NORTH KINGSTOWNâOn Monday evening, the North Kingstown Town Council debated a number of recommendations given by the Charter Review Commission, which has been researching potential improvements to the town charter over the past several months. The amendments which the council approved will be placed on the voter ballot in this Novemberâs local elections.